Zuma big election ‘winner’ as South Africa heads for coalition government
The former president’s MK gained at the expense of the ANC which is set to lose its majority for the first time.
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South Africa’s president wants a second term and is seen as the party’s strongest candidate despite a farm scandal.
Zuma was sentenced to 15 months for ignoring a court order to testify at an inquiry into corruption during his tenure.
The officials are facing charges of fraud and breaching public finance regulations linked to a 2015 procurement scandal.
Guptas fled to Dubai in 2018 amid investigations into their role in siphoning state assets under Zuma’s administration.
Mbeki says current president has failed to deliver on his promises to address poverty and curb government corruption.
The inquiry was set up in 2018 to examine allegations of high-level corruption during predecessor Jacob Zuma’s tenure.
The repeatedly postponed trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been pushed to May 17.
Governing party marks its 110th anniversary while engulfed in bitter factional rivalries and corruption allegations.
South Africa’s ex-leader will spend Christmas at home after court allows him to appeal the order to end his parole.
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The country’s High Court ordered the former leader to return to prison to finish serving his 15-month prison term.
